Philanthropic Charitable Support is focused on humanitarian & social programs, science & education or community & environment. These requests are not healthcare-related.

Funding Priorities

Genentech provides Philanthropic Charitable Support in locations where we have a site. Funding priorities include:

• K-12 Education
• Humanitarian and Social Services (e.g. hunger, homelessness)
• Community Programs (e.g. afterschool programs)

How to Apply

Grant requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. You must upload the following documents to support your application:

• W-9 Form / W-8BEN Form

For more information on the funding request process, click here.

Funding Requirements

Your organization must be recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt, public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and be located in the United States (or have W8-BEN status if not located in the United States)

Funding Restrictions

In order to be eligible for this type of funding, your organization must not be:

• A political or sectarian organization
• Based outside of the United States

In order to be eligible for this type of funding, the funding must not be used for:

• Alumni drives
• Capital campaigns/building funds
• Infrastructural requests(e.g. salaries, equipment)
• Individuals
• Memorial Funds
• Professional sports events or athletes
• Religious purposes
• Scholarships
• Yearbooks

Decision-Making

Genentech has a rolling review policy when evaluating funding requests for philanthropic charitable support. This allows qualified requestors the opportunity to apply anytime during year.

Requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the project/program start date. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; you will usually hear back from Genentech within 60 days of application.

Letter of Agreement (LOA)

All grants must abide by the terms in the Genentech Letter of Agreement (LOA), which is issued to an authorized signer of your organization once the application is approved. You must agree to the terms of the LOA before any funding is issued.

If you have any questions on the agreement terms, please contact us at (877) 313-5778.